Maine’s public universities will guarantee admission to graduates of the state’s community colleges starting this fall.
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Aug. 4, 2024 update: The Rockland area Coast Guard has cancelled public tours of the Eagle.
The USCGC Eagle, a 295-foot, three masted barque carrying over 22,…
simulated event Sept. 19; basic training Oct. 17
SWANVILLE — What happens when there is an emergency or disaster that requires providing shelter and food to displaced citizens? Perhaps your answer included a reference to the Waldo County…
ROCKLAND – The Rockland Police Department posted the following information on its Facebook page:
At approximately 2 p.m., July 31, Rockland Police responded to a robbery at the Bangor…
THOMASTON — Thomaston Town Manager Kara George has officially announced the appointment of Thomaston’s next Police Chief, John Palmer.
Palmer has been with the Thomaston Police Department…
ROCKLAND — The USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) will arrive in Rockland on Wednesday, July 31 to celebrate the 77th Maine Lobster Festival.
“The ship’s crew is excited to visit the…
BELFAST — As part of its efforts to help those experiencing food insecurity, Waldo County General Hospital has added a new self-service pantry shelf on its campus in Belfast.
The new “Help…
THOMASTON — William Henry Dashiell, 81, of Thomaston, died peacefully on July 26, 2024, after succumbing to a battle with pneumonia, despite the valiant and peaceful effort and care of the staff…
George Hudson Crane, 84, passed away July 6, 2024, while traveling on a cruise. He was at port in Norway at the time of his passing.
He was born in Waldoboro on February 28, 1940 to John J…
ROCKLAND — A Warren man received a suspended jail sentence after he was convicted of aggravated cruelty to animals for abusing a kitten.
Dylan Thornton, 20, was sentenced July 25 in Knox…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 484 calls for service for the period of July 23 to July 30. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,287 calls for service.
Summons
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Reporter’s note: This UPDATE, July 30, 2024, at 8:05 a.m., is the first bit of information that the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office has allowed to the public in regards to this incident.…
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — Diana R. Gay, 95, died peacefully in her sleep May, 14, 2024, at the Residence at Quarry Hill.
She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 18, 1928. Diana…
ROCKPORT — Our Mom, “Ma”, “Grandma”, “Nanny”, Janice Elaine (Small) Graffam passed away peacefully on Jul 20, 2024 surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s…
WALDOBORO — Patty R. Buzzell, 69, died peacefully at her home, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. With her loving family at her side, she was released from the pain and suffering of her third and very…
Indigo Arts Alliance and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are proud to unveil two sculptures by Indigo Arts Alliance artists-in-residence Shane Perley-Dutcher and Anna Tsouhlarakis. The newly…
ROCKLAND — Heidi Burden, of Rockland, Maine, left her loved ones early on the morning of Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Rockport, Maine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she then moved to Bath, Maine,…
SIGNUP SHEET, MORE DETAILS ADDED
ROCKLAND — Rockland Rotary has reached its fundraising goal and the “All-Aboard” Inclusive Playground has been ordered and will be arriving Monday morning, August 19, at MacDougal Park.
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ROCKLAND — “As long as we live, they too shall live,” said Dave Franclemont, in an opening prayer to the 2024 tile dedication ceremony at the Midcoast Maine Area Veterans Memorial.
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On the far side of the small bridge at Lincolnville Beach, where Frohock Brook empties into Penobscot Bay, stands a beautiful old building, a monolith of brick that I have loved since childhood.…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 18-25.
Ethan S. Sargent, 32, of Troy, two…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 12-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 12-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
CAMDEN — Raymond Guy Chamberlin, 89, husband of Martha Parker Chamberlin, of Camden, died on July 24, 2024.
A complete obituary will be published later.
Condolences may be shared…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Jeannette Rose (Tupper) Darling, died peacefully at her daughter Crystal’s home in South Thomaston with Crystal, Cathy, and their dear friend Becca by her side.
Jan, as…
ROCKPORT — At a special meeting July 23, four Rockport residents and one Camden resident were named by the Rockport Select Board to a new…
Union Elementary School is getting a new roof. On July 17, a dozen construction workers worked on the roof while another worker operated a lift, which delivered brand new material from the ground…
SPRUCE HEAD — Leander (Lee) E Guptill passed away peacefully at his home in Spruce Head, Maine on March 26, 2024. Lee was the youngest of 7, born January 18, 1927, to the late William and Olive…
WALDOBORO – Democrats from Bremen, Friendship, Waldoboro and Washington convened at the Miller School in Waldoboro Sunday, July 21, to decide on a replacement nominee for their candidate…
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who was on bail with an active set of conditions was arrested July 22 on multiple charges, including the alleged theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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UPDATE: The victims of Thursday’s plane crash in Trenton have been identified. The pilot is 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz of Charleston, SC and the passenger is 57-year-…
Through July, Eat, Drink, Buy Yellow at 100 Local Businesses to Brighten Lives of Domestic Abuse Survivors
Get your mango, corn, saffron, passion fruit, curry, pineapple,…
Howard Jolliffe, 98, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, at home.
He was preceded by his loving wife, Claire, whom he married in 1949. Together, they had two children: Steve Jolliffe and…
visit the current Fire and EMS Station at 6 Knox Street, Aug. 20
Thomaston Town Manager Kara George writes about the Thomaston Fire & EMS building project.
In a time of emergency, it may seem like magic when calling 911 for assistance. From…
BELFAST — Clifton E. Hooper Sr., 83, of Belfast, passed away on July 18, 2024, with his loving family by his side.
Clifton was born in Bucksport, Maine on March 11, 1941, the son of Maynard…
Amended Maine statute requires name on mailers
AUGUSTA — Following a brief discussion July 24, the Maine Commission of Government Ethics and Elections Practices – more familiarly known…
Total appropriations increased 15.7 percent from 2023
ROCKPORT — Tax bills for Rockport property owners arrived mail boxes last week, a surprise for many given that the bills are usually received later in the summer. But, said Assessor Kerry…
ROCKLAND — Elizabeth ‘Missy’ Freeman Staunton, 82, died peacefully, Saturday, July 21, 2024 at her home with her niece by her side.
In keeping with Missy’s wishes no services will be held…
The John T. Gorman Foundation recently awarded 79 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2024 Direct Services Grant…
Caro Maxine (Flanders) Furbush was born to Arthur and Glenice (Flanders) Lenfest on October 7, 1951 in Northport, Maine. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and spending time with family and…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 11-17.
Timothy Moody, 33, of Searsport,…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Zackary C. Philbrick, of Winterport…
Rockport may get $2 million in resilience funding from the State of Maine, and several businesses in the Midcoast are to likewise receive grants from the same fund, albeit with lesser amounts of…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity July 12-16.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
Kara George, Thomaston Town Manager, issued the following on current operations of Dragon Products in Thomaston:…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland will host a public Zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 30, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., to present the preliminary Rockland Bike Route Network Development Plan. All are encouraged…
BELFAST — Due to the high level of community interest in Waldo County General Hospital’s upcoming community forum regarding labor and delivery services, the hospital has moved the event to a…
It is getting toward the end of July. The heat and humidity seems to have broken a bit, which is wonderful. One child is spending her days breading clams and washing dishes at McLaughlin’s at the…
Few people are as uniquely positioned to tell the story of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ (BLOS) first 50 years as Dr. Barney Balch, and on July 16, to a crowd of about 160 at the Opera…
UNION — Randy Scott. Bob Heald. Christmas trees, Elm trees, and time capsules. Through planning Union’s Sestercentennial, themed “looking back to look ahead,” the town gained new features and…
